Good morning, Canton.

On Oct. 7, Project Rebuild handed out warm coats at Alliance Commons to eligible youngsters in partnership with Operation Warm + its annual Coats for Kids Giveaway, which helped prepare them for the coming winter.

On Oct. 20, a Stark County man nearly won a Powerball jackpot when he bought a ticket at Mini Food Mart in Canton Township; matching four numbers with the Power Ball and 2X+Power Play turned his $50K wager into a $100K prize before taxes.

Canton is considering tax breaks for three hyperscale data center projects (75% property-tax abatement) in exchange for millions in direct payments and job creation.

The council will vote on the proposals Nov. 2 to support economic development and fund improvements for city services and schools.

Railroad repairs are affecting traffic as crews close Marion Motley Boulevard NE and reduce lanes on Eighth Street NE & Schwalm Avenue NE for two days starting today.

Detour signs will be posted to help drivers navigate the area.

Ohio State legend Archie Griffin boosted blood donations at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Oct.

20 during the Big Ten and Abbott's We Give Blood competition – a contest that will award a $1 million health grant at the Oct. 24 rivalry game at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.

StarkMHAR received a $600,000 federal grant from SAMHSA to enhance crisis intervention training for local officers & first responders and to fund campaigns for a new Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center in Stark County.

The funding aimed to reduce violent encounters and improve access to care.

Canton officials are seeking developers to build new housing on the former Washington Elementary site at 1220 Ninth Street NE — the city plans to offer the 1.7-acre lot for $1 with a 15-year tax abatement to help ease the housing shortage, with proposals requested since September.

Rivalry week links Canton McKinley and Massillon with a football game set for Oct.

24 at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, along with community events such as blood drives, concerts, and a food fight — kickoff is at 2 p.m. Fans can join pregame festivities at both schools.

Stark County high school football leaders through nine weeks in the OHSAA season include E.Canton’s Colby Schrader, who rushed for 1,528 yards, and W.Branch’s Grady Hirst, who passed for 1,714 yards+ coaches submit updated stats by Monday noon.

Seven Stark County teams have clinched playoff spots while additional local teams stay in contention as final OHSAA computer ratings will be released Sunday, Oct.

25 and playoffs will begin Friday, Oct. 30.

Residents can vote until 5 p.m. Thursday for Anderson Aid Pest Control Stark County High School Athlete of the Week for Oct.

12-17. Winners will be named Friday morning on CantonRep.com—nominees come from local schools including Fairless, GlenOak, Hoover and others.